Across three days at the stunning Waldorf Astoria in Park City, nestled at the feet of ski resorts and looking out over the Rockies, distributors and suppliers met in one-on-one environments to learn about each other, address pain points in their businesses, and find ways to work together for their end-buyer clients.
Shopify has been working with musicians and celebrities on new ways to integrate experiences into their marketing campaigns. E-commerce platforms can feel threatening to distributors, but what Shopify has done with experiential marketing creates a very teachable moment for distributors: Bring brands out into the world.
Midnite Snax, Bethpage, NY, announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Tony’s Chocolonely, an international gourmet chocolate brand, to exclusively market their branded corporate gifts. Tony’s Chocolonely is widely known as a global leader in the pursuit of socially responsible chocolate sourcing. While Tony’s Chocolonely is synonymous with mouthwatering chocolate, they have…
With ‘Good Burger 2’ coming out later this month, it makes sense that a fast food chain is doing a co-branded promo. Arby’s is reminding everyone they, in fact, have good burgers, but the collaborative branding and merchandising effort falls a little flat and feels a little bland.
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, NJ, announced the return of Rob Watson as the company’s new CEO. With more than 20 years of industry experience and a successful tenure as Vantage’s chief experience officer, Watson’s return signals a new chapter in the company’s growth and innovation. Watson’s deep knowledge and understanding of the promotional apparel industry make…
Streetwear collaborations usually just include items like apparel and headwear. Maybe there’s a backpack thrown in, but the selection is typically a bit limited. Toyota, on the other hand, is going the extra mile with its ’70s-inspired HUF line, including truck-shaped floor mats, racing gloves, and much more, bringing the retro Toyota Racing brand to…
Ask the Accountant… Question: Can I save changes to field widths that I have made to screens in QuickBooks Premier? Answer: Yes! Make the changes to the field widths on your screen. Leave the screen open, and go to: Edit > Preferences > Desktop View > Click “Save Current Desktop.” That should save your field…
According to Google search data, a Marc Jacobs tote bag was the top-trending tote bag of 2023. At first glance, it looks like similar tote bags. But, the bag is called “The Tote Bag,” making a bold claim that this is the bag that anybody who’s anybody is carrying.
Hockey is possibly the most punk rock sport there is. Yes, football has plenty of hits, but it just doesn’t have that nonstop action that hockey does. It’s pretty much a mosh pit with incentives. Plus, arenas tend to host rock bands more often than football stadiums (unless you’re, like, Bruce Springsteen). The Anaheim Ducks…
For those who attended Printing United Expo in Atlanta, GA, you likely came away with your head spinning. The show covered over 1 million square feet of floor space and showcased 811 exhibitors (including Wise) in categories ranging from commercial and industrial printing to large-format, labels and packaging, and promotional products. Attendees were treated to…